Admissions Overview
The admission process at Guilford College has a 84% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Guilford College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
84%
Less Selective
Application Volume
3,775
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
12%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Guilford College has a 84% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Guilford College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Guilford College. About 10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,010 to 1,250. Additionally, about 19% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 18 to 26.
SAT Scores
10% of students submitted400
1600
1010 – 1250
200
800
510 – 630
200
800
500 – 620
ACT Scores
19% of students submitted1
36
18 – 26
1
36
15 – 25
1
36
16 – 25
Admission Statistics
3,775 students applied to GUILFORD. Of those, 84% were accepted (3,162 students). Of these 3,162 accepted students, 366 chose to enroll.
3,775
Total Applicants
3,162
Students Admitted
366
Students Enrolled
84%
Acceptance Rate